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Caries

Yes, caries is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does caries mean?

noun

  1. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for caries

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of caries

  • cerias
  • ericas

Words you can make from caries

Unscramble CARIES for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is caries a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Caries is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is caries worth in Scrabble?

Caries is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does caries mean?

Caries means: soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth.